July 10, 2008, Woodstock, IL- Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today the low-cost OWC Neptune line of external FireWire hard drive solutions with a high speed of 7200RPM and capacities up to 1TB, double the prior highest capacity 500GB model. OWC Neptune FireWire solutions are perfect for audio/video, gaming, music, photography, and backup (fully Apple Time-Machine Plug n' Play ready).

Neptune is the "Value Done Right" external storage drive solution, providing high-performance on a budget with the same industry leading Oxford chipset and heavy-duty power supplies available in OWC's higher-end Mercury Elite storage line. OWC uses only the best components and qualified hard drive mechanisms. Compact at 1.5-inches x 9-inches x 5.5-inches, the drives are portable, weigh only 2.7 pounds, and boast an extremely shock resistant design for maximum data safety.

OWC Neptune External Hard Drive Pricing:

80GB 7200RPM with 8MB data buffer: $84.99

160GB 7200RPM with 8MB data buffer: $92.99

250GB 7200RPM with 8MB data buffer: $99.95

320GB 7200RPM with 16MB data buffer: $109.99

500GB 7200RPM with 16MB data buffer: $124.99

750GB 7200RPM with 32MB data buffer NEW MODEL: $169.99

1.0TB 7200RPM with 32MB data buffer NEW MODEL: $229.99

"Brought to the market as a top-notch product at an unbeatable value, OWC Neptune storage solutions are the absolute best bet for any Mac or PC user looking for high performance on a budget without sacrificing quality when additional external storage is needed," said Larry O'Connor, President and CEO, OWC.

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988. The Illinois based company operates the popular e-commerce portal http://www.MacSales.com which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products, including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration, storage, and FireWire® product lines. OWC is also a strategic partner with Axiotron and exclusive US distributor of the award winning Axiotron Modbook.